". . . This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."   Acts 1:11 (NIV)

    Five more authors for you to consider when buying books as gifts for Christmas (or anytime!): Vince Flynn/Kyle Mills: You cannot go wrong buying the late great Vince Flynn's collection of Mitch Rapp stories. Bona fide authentic espionage/political thrillers. Kyle Mills took on a monumental task when Vince passed away from cancer, but…

https://www.amazon.com/Race-Nicole-Petrino-Salter/dp/1683147375/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542252252&sr=8-4&keywords=Nicole+Petrino-Salter The Kindle version of Race is nearly ready for its debut, but the soft cover copy is now available. Thank you to all who've made this book possible and to those who've expressed interest in it.    Father, only you provide the necessary inspiration, direction, and means to publish my novels. Only you. Thank…

    The enchanting Lake District, England. Such beauty.    Lord, you've spread out unique beauty all over this earth to contrast with the evil perpetrated by sin. Thank you for every piece of beauty worldwide. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

    Thank you heaven for bringing Jesus. Gracious God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit of Truth. Thank you. Christmas is coming!

                    Sally Bradley did a masterful job with a difficult plot and provided enough intrigue and even hope with mostly unlikeable characters – at least for me. Kept is the story of Miska, a young woman  who works from her expensive condo as a freelance editor.…

     Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to…

Christmas is my favorite holiday. Jesus came to be with us. I love Christmas. So – I've done something I've never done before. Our tree is up and the decorations are fast appearing! It's crazy fun to have time to enjoy all the décor. Can't help myself! So here's a Friday Five for you just…

               Book 10 is here in the Juniper Grove Mystery Series by Karin Kaufman! For cozy mystery lovers everywhere, this is such a fun series and very quick reads.  Mystery writer Rachel Stowe habitually finds herself around dead people in her Juniper Grove community. And those dead people turn…

  A reminder that God is the Creator of beauty, Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and the Spirit of God reveals truth to all who will listen.   Please, Lord God Almighty, bless us with your mercy and grace in this evil world where we treasure each view of beauty you've left for us.…